Daily Devotional: Our Father Knows Best
By Mark Waldrop

Scripture:
Job 2:13
“Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him, because they saw how great his suffering was.”

Reflection:
In the midst of our deepest suffering, words often feel inadequate. Job’s friends sat with him for seven days and nights in silence, recognizing the depth of his pain. They didn’t try to offer explanations or solutions—they simply were there. This simple act of presence, without trying to “fix” things, is a reminder that sometimes, what we need most in difficult times is to just be still and know that God is with us.

God, our loving Father, sees our pain, our struggles, and our confusion. There are moments when the reasons behind our suffering seem unclear, when we ask, “Why, Lord?” Yet, even in those moments of silence, we are not alone. Our Father knows best. He knows what we need even when we don’t have the words to express it. Like Job’s friends, who quietly accompanied him in his suffering, God accompanies us—always present, always faithful.

Trust that in God’s perfect timing, He will bring healing, comfort, and understanding. His ways are higher than ours, and while we may not understand the trials we face, we can rest in the assurance that He knows what is best for us.

Prayer:
Father, in moments of deep pain and confusion, help me to remember that You are with me, even in the silence. Teach me to trust in Your wisdom and Your timing, knowing that You see the bigger picture. Thank You for Your constant presence and for knowing what is best for me, even when I don’t. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thought for the Day:
Even when words fail, God’s presence remains. Trust Him, for He knows what you need.